“One reason why birds and horses are happy is because they are not trying to impress other birds and horses.” — Dale Carnegie
Last week, when we arrived at the ranch, Anklebiter #1’s favourite horse was out teaching a girl how not to be frightened of horses.
So we saddled up this cutie instead.
Gleysir. An Icelandic horse with wild hair.
Just look at his fabulous winter coat! No wonder he never gets cold.
Some say that the art of riding – just like the art of life – is learning how to fall.
(But for me, it’s more about keeping the horse between myself and the ground.)
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Lady Fi 
oh wow, so very cute! And I can practically feel the fur through the screen. *Achooo*
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Beautiful close up shots of a beautiful horse.
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Love the hair style!
my critters<?a., have a nice weekend!
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He looks a fine sturdy mount – nice and warm, too, with that thick winter coat.
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Love his unruly fringe, too!
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Beautiful picture!
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We should learn more from the horses and the birds. Love that hair!
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oh what a pretty horse…took one of my kids i work with to a horse farm…so therapeutic just to brush them….
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Loe the shot of his “do”!!!
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I love them horses! Someday I’m going to have a pony farm! 😉
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I’ve ridden Icelandics a couple of times. Fun horses with their little tolt type trot. How lucky your daughter is to have this experience. I had to wait until I was 38 to begin riding, with all the adult fears that went with that. But 25 years later, I’m still at it though I’ve lost count at how many times I’ve hit the ground. I’m off to ride right now!
As always, gorgeous photos, my friend.
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Wonderful photos. A very cute pony. And I love your line “keeping the horse between me and the ground” – I was never able to do that.
— K
Kay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie’s Guide to Adventurous Travel
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I like your philosophy. I used to ride
( Western saddle only ) but, after my extensive back surgery when I was forty, I gave it up. I still love horses, though, and will pull off the road to get my fill of looking at them.
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Oh Gleyser is a beauty. I love horses and it’s been years since I’ve been on one. Must remedy that.
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Beautiful, and so well adapted to their climate.
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my hair looks exactly like that first thing in the morning. seriously.
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He is very handsome in his warm brown coat.
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What a great looking guy!! Boom 7 gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
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I bet he smells good too! He could use a braid or two to manage his mane. I used to love to ride..but have not gone for about 20 years now..I still love the horses:)
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What a fine looking Horse.
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He certainly has an impressive winter coat! I’m more in favor of learning how to stay on!
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Fi, Please get me the name of Gleysir’s stylist. I like his coy look. However, if I were riding him, I’d prefer to stay in the saddle.
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I would love to take a Kleenex and take the gunk out of hie eye though….LOL
Gill in Canada
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Gleysir – what a lovely name!
It’s very Icelandic indeed.
If I had a horse, I probably name mine Borealis. 🙂
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I was such a horse nut when I was a kid– it was actually what got me to be a reader. Looks like a lovely pony to ride and great pics. He’s got a great smile!!!
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Mother nature did a wonderful job of preparing that horse for winter. He is a beauty.
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I do love horses. I wish I had the opportunity to ride more as a child. I was always envious of my cousins with theirs. Also, love the wild hair!
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Beautiful horse and photos! His hair is shining in the sunlight. Looks contemplative and wise with his gentle eyes, .. and looks so calm and collected or has a hint of sadness in his eyes depending on my mood.
..the art of riding – just like the art of life – is learning how to fall.” Yes, and how to bend.
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Now that’s a bad hair day *grin*
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Such beautiful, clever faces. So very appealing and charming.
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Dangerous at both ends and uncomfortable in the middle. The last (and only) horse I was ever on tried to scrape me off on a tree.
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lovely captures and i agree about keeping the horses in between 🙂
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Wow, gorgeous closeups. What a pretty horse. I have not been on a horse in years! But, I do love them.
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so fuzzy and cute in his winter jacket
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Oh my…what a beauty!
C x
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Wow…I like the eyes
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Do you ride also Fi? Icelandic horses are cute with that wild hair of theirs!!! What a wonderful activity to do with your kids!!!
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I just watch… I’m a bit scared of horses…
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your photos are always always such a treat. I love Gleysir’s grizzled look, and the image of his sideways head is extraordinary. he is so beautiful. what you’ve done here is almost enabled me to smell him, and I really like the smell of a horse. have a great week LadyFi!
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horses really loosk cool this time of year. 🙂
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As a horse lover I truly appreciate this post.;)
I rode a lot as a teenager and I recall being nowhere as happy as on a horseback, those 30 years ago.;)
Lovely photography.;)
xoxo
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You’re braver than I will ever be. Horses remain big and mysterious and unpredictable creatures in my books.
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Cutie indeed. The photos are fantastic!
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Lovely shot with the light in the background
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umm I feel I could give a big horsey hug that the beautiful beastie!..mwah!
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I’m with you – the trick is to keep the horse between you and the ground – and what a lovely horse, as well!
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What great images… wish I was there to see them in person and maybe get a ride out of it 🙂 Great CC post!
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lol, yea, it´s a cutie. 🙂
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I love his wild hair! What a gorgeous horse, and your photos of him are wonderful!
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He’s adorably furry cute! I’m not much a fan of falling. 🙂
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Wow, Love all your photos. Wonderfully captured.
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Cutie is right – fabulous mop top! Great quote by Carnegie, too – so true, eh?
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I was just telling Ben yesterday how much I missed horses!
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Fantastic images. What a beautiful horse!
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Gorgeous photos and oh, I loved that quote. We could definitely learn that from birds and horses!
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Fabulous furry friend ‘fotos’!! I love the sunlight on the beautiful coat in the last photo.
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Thanks for stopping by for my camera critters post… have a glorious day!!
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I find that the trick with riding is moving with the horse and not fighting against it. Could be true with life also.
I have my horse blanketed, but the neck and face and legs that are exposed are just as fuzzy as the pony you show. The combination of smooth and fuzzy makes for a funny look.
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Beautiful animal and golden lighting!
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WOW! 58 comments—you do show us beauty!
Linda
http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com
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what a sweet looking creature!
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I love the way you cropped Gleysir in the first photo ~ powerful 🙂
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